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True national treasure status is hard to come by, but someone who has sailed the seven seas, entertaining the masses onboard and on the TV alike, is someone who deserves it. Now, actual national treasure and singing sensation Jane McDonald is officially ‘Living The Dream’ as she’s set to drop into Manchester on a brand new UK tour for 2026.
When will Jane McDonald come to Manchester?
The star of stage and screen will bring her new 19-date ‘Living The Dream‘ tour to the AO Arena in Manchester on Thursday 10 September.
In support of the tour, Jane will release her new album ‘Living The Dream’ next spring. Recorded in Nashville at the famous Blackbird Studios, ‘Living The Dream’ is Jane’s 11th studio album and presents her nod to Country unveiling her passion for the music boasting nine original songs and four stunning reworkings of Country classics, showcasing her dynamic and diverse musicality.
The album is available to pre-order here, giving fans exclusive access to the tour pre-sale.
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Making the announcement, Jane said: “It’s true, I am officially Living The Dream so what better way to celebrate that than with a new album and a new tour.
“I love Country music and I love partying with you so I want to bring that together by bringing you some exciting new music along with the songs you know and love. We had brilliant fun on the last tour and we’re stepping it up a notch this time to visit even bigger venues so buckle up and let’s make even more memories together.”
What makes Jane McDonald a national treasure?
Jane McDonald won the hearts of the nation overnight when she appeared in the BBC docusoap The Cruise back in 1998. She has sold out countless tours and concerts, including the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and The MGM Grand in Las Vegas, while also releasing 10 studio albums.
Jane is a popular presenter for TV travel shows, including fronting the BAFTA Award-winning Channel 5 series Cruising with Jane McDonald and has dipped her toe into the waters of watching TV with the nation appearing multiple times with best friend Sue Ravey on Celebrity Gogglebox.
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Before heading out on tour, TV audiences will also see Jane undertaking an ocean expedition for Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole. The six-part documentary series is set to air on Channel 5 and sees Jane travelling from the Antarctic to the Arctic via South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Uruguay, Brazil, Greece, Italy, Norway and Svalbard – catch us glued to the screen!
Jane will also present a two-part documentary on Channel 5 in Spring 2026 following her journey to Nashville to make the album and learn more about the iconic home of country music.
Jane McDonald 2026 UK tour dates
- August 28 – Vaillant Live, Derby
- August 29 – Opera House, Blackpool
- August 30 – Opera House, Blackpool
- September 1 – O2 City Hall, Newcastle
- September 2 – P&J Live, Aberdeen
- September 4 – SEC Armadillo, Glasgow
- September 5 – Usher Hall, Edinburgh
- September 7 – Brighton Centre, Brighton
- September 8 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
- September 10 – AO Arena, Manchester
- September 11 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
- September 12 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
- September 15 – The London Palladium, London
- September 16 – The London Palladium, London
- September 20 – Waterfront Hall, Belfast
- September 23 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield
- September 24 – BIC, Bournemouth
- September 25 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff
- September 26 – First Direct Arena, Leeds
How to get tickets for Jane McDonald in Manchester 
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Tickets for Jane McDonald ‘Living The Dream’ tour 2026 go on general sale on Friday 28 November at 10am, here.